10 June 1584Death of Francois ValoisFrancois Valois
Dies without issue, transforming the French succession
Historical records for France in 1584, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Dies without issue, transforming the French succession
Becomes heir presumptive to the French crown after the death of Francois, Duke of Anjou
The death of his brother Francois leaves the Protestant Henry of Navarre as heir presumptive
Death Francois, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, heir to the throne, Henry III has no children, according to the Salic law the succession will pass on to Henry King of Navarre a Protestant
Supports Guise family resistance to the Bourbon succession
Becomes the target of Catholic League opposition after becoming heir presumptive
Recognized by the Catholic League as a Catholic alternative to Henry of Navarre
Concludes alliance terms with Spain against the Protestant succession of Henry of Navarre
Faces the political crisis caused by the death of her youngest son Francois
Becomes heir presumptive on the death of Francois duc dAlencon
Last of a series of civil wars in France known as the Huguenot Wars or French Wars of Religion, the War of the Three Henrys is the Eighth and final war
The succession crisis after Anjou's death helps set up the War of the Three Henrys
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